P86726-005 HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 6325P 3.5GHz 4c 1P PS NA Server

Product Overview of HPE P86726-005 ML30 Gen11 Server

The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 Server (Model P86726-005) is a dependable tower-based enterprise server designed for growing businesses, branch offices, and professional workloads. Powered by an Intel® Xeon® processor, this system delivers strong compute performance, scalable memory, high-speed storage, and advanced remote management for modern IT environments.

General Specifications

• Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Manufacturer Part Number: P86726-005
• Product Line: HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11
• Server Type: Tower Server
• Rack Height: 4U
• Scalability: Single-socket (1-way)
• Hot-Swap Drive Bays: 8

Processor and Chipset

CPU Performance

• Processor Model: Intel® Xeon® 6325P
• Base Clock Speed: 3.5 GHz
• Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz
• Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0: Up to 4.8 GHz
• Number of Cores: 4 Cores
• Threads Support: Hyper-Threading Technology
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 55W

CPU Architecture

• CPU Socket Type: FCLGA1700
• Installed CPUs: 1
• Maximum CPUs Supported: 1
• Upgrade Capability: Yes

Chipset and System Bus

• Chipset Model: Intel C262
• Maximum Supported Memory Speed: Up to 4800 MT/s

Cache Memory

• L3 Cache Size: 12 MB
• Cache per Processor: 12 MB

System Memory (RAM)

Memory Configuration

• Installed Memory: 32 GB (1 × 32 GB)
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 128 GB
• Memory Type: HPE DDR5 Standard Memory (UDIMM)
• Error Correction: Advanced ECC

Memory Performance

• Effective Speed: 3600 MHz
• Rated Speed: 4800 MHz
• DIMM Slots: 4 Total (3 Available)
• Form Factor: 288-pin DIMM

Internal Storage Capabilities

Drive Configuration

• Storage Type: Solid State Drives (SSD)
• Drive Size: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Total Drive Bays: 8

Installed Storage

• SSD Capacity per Drive: 960 GB
• Number of SSDs Installed: 2
• Total Storage Capacity: 1.92 TB

Optical Drive

No optical drive included.

Storage Controller and RAID

• Controller: HPE MR216i-p Gen11 PCIe Plug-in Controller
• Interface Support: SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s
• PCIe Lanes: x16
• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 10
• Cache: Not Applicable

Graphics and Display

• Integrated Video Memory: 16 MB
• Display Output: VGA

Networking and Remote Management

Network Connectivity

• Network Interface Type: OCP 3.0 Mezzanine
• Ethernet Ports: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet
• Controller: Broadcom BCM5719
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Remote Administration

• Management Controller: HPE Integrated Lights-Out 6 (iLO 6)
• Protocols: SNMP v3, IPMI 2.0, SMASH CLP
• Features: Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot Support

Expansion Slots and Connectivity

Drive Bays

• 8 × Hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF Bays (6 Available)

Expansion Slots

• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (Full-height, Full-length)
• 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Mode)
• 2 × PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 Mode)
• 1 × M.2 Slot (PCIe x2 and SATA)

I/O Interfaces

• 1 × VGA (Rear)
• 2 × Gigabit LAN (One Dedicated to iLO)
• 7 × USB 3.0 (Front, Rear, Internal)
• 1 × USB 2.0 (Front)

Management and Accessories

• Included Heatsink: HPE Standard Heatsink
• Cooling: 1 × Non-hot-plug, Non-redundant System Fan
• Management Software: HPE iLO6, HPE Compute Ops Management (Optional)

Power Supply and Efficiency

Power Configuration

• Power Supply Type: Hot-plug
• Redundancy: Yes (1+1)
• Installed Power Supplies: 2
• Power Output: 500 Watts Each

Electrical and Efficiency Ratings

• Input Voltage: AC 100–120V / 200–240V
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Efficiency Certification: 80 PLUS Platinum

Sustainability and Compliance

• Energy Star Certified: Yes
• Energy Star Version: 4.0

Physical Dimensions and Weight

• Height: 14.5 Inches
• Width: 6.9 Inches
• Depth: 18.7 Inches
• Weight: 22.5 lbs

Core Architectural Power: The Intel Xeon E-2400 Series Advantage

The heart of the P86726-005 configuration is the Intel Xeon E-2325P processor. This represents a significant leap in performance for the entry-level server market, bringing features previously reserved for higher-tier models directly to the ML30 platform.

Intel Xeon E-2325P Processor Deep Dive

This processor is a 4-core, 8-thread CPU with a base clock of 3.5GHz and the ability to reach turbo frequencies for demanding workloads. Built on a modern architecture, it offers improved instructions per cycle (IPC), enhancing performance across both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. The inclusion of Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) accelerates tasks involving complex computational work, such as data analytics and media processing.

Key Processor Features for Business Reliability

Intel vPro Technology: Provides enhanced security features like Hardware Shield for firmware protection and advanced threat detection, along with out-of-band manageability for remote troubleshooting and maintenance.
Error-Correcting Code (ECC) Memory Support: A critical feature for business integrity, ECC memory detects and corrects single-bit memory errors, preventing data corruption and system crashes that can result from transient memory faults.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics: Offloads graphical tasks from the CPU, beneficial for local management or light graphical user interfaces on the server console.

Optimized Memory Configuration for Performance and Future Growth

The 1x32GB DDR5 Unified Memory (UDIMM) configuration in this model is a carefully considered starting point. DDR5 memory technology delivers substantially higher data transfer rates, improved bandwidth, and lower power consumption compared to previous DDR4 generations.

Understanding DDR5 UDIMMs in the ML30 Gen11

The server utilizes Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs), which are standard for this class of server, offering a balance of performance and cost. The single 32GB module provides ample memory for a wide range of foundational workloads while leaving three additional memory slots free for seamless expansion. The ML30 Gen11 supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory across its four slots, allowing businesses to scale memory capacity linearly as application demands increase, protecting their initial investment.

High-Performance Storage: The SSD Foundation

Storage performance is a key determinant of overall server responsiveness. This configuration comes equipped with two 960GB SATA Solid State Drives (SSDs). This setup offers significant advantages over traditional hard disk drives (HDDs).

Benefits of the Dual SSD Configuration

The inclusion of SSDs provides near-instantaneous data access, drastically reducing boot times, application load times, and file retrieval latency. The two drives offer flexibility in configuration:

RAID 1 (Mirroring): The most likely and recommended setup for this configuration, RAID 1 creates an exact copy of data on both drives. This provides data redundancy; if one drive fails, the system continues to operate seamlessly from the mirror, ensuring business continuity.
Separate Volumes: The drives could be configured as separate volumes, one for the operating system/hypervisor and another for application data, simplifying management and potential restoration processes.

The 8 Small Form Factor (8SFF) drive bay chassis is a highlight, supporting up to eight 2.5-inch drives. This offers tremendous internal storage expansion potential, allowing organizations to add more SSDs for capacity or performance (RAID 5, RAID 10) or incorporate larger-capacity SAS or SATA HDDs for archival data.

Intelligent System Design and Manageability

HPE ProLiant servers are distinguished by their integrated management and intelligent systems. The ML30 Gen11 is built with HPE Silicon Root of Trust and includes the integrated Lights-Out (iLO) advanced management engine.

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced

iLO is the cornerstone of HPE's remote management strategy. It operates independently of the host operating system, providing continuous access and control.

Critical iLO Capabilities for Operational Efficiency

Remote Console & Virtual Media: Provides full keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) control from anywhere, and allows mounting of ISO images as virtual drives for remote OS installation.
Health Monitoring and Alerting: Continuously monitors hundreds of system sensors (temperature, voltage, fan health, drive status) and can send proactive alerts via email or SNMP before issues cause downtime.
One-Click Firmware Updates: Simplifies the maintenance of system firmware, drivers, and iLO itself through HPE iLO Amplifier Pack or HPE GreenLake, ensuring the system is up-to-date and secure with minimal effort.

Power Supply and Cooling Design

The inclusion of two 500W Platinum efficiency power supplies configured for redundancy is a key feature for reliability. In a 1+1 configuration, if one power supply unit (PSU) fails, the other immediately takes the full load without interruption. Platinum-rated PSUs are highly energy-efficient, reducing operational costs and heat output. The system's intelligent cooling adjusts fan speeds based on thermal telemetry, ensuring optimal component temperatures and quiet operation, especially in office environments.

Ideal Workloads and Deployment Scenarios

The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 P86726-005 is engineered to excel in a variety of common business IT roles.

Primary Business Applications

File and Print Server: The core storage performance from SSDs and robust platform reliability make it ideal for centralizing company files and managing network printing.
Essential Business Server (EBS): Can run a suite of services like Microsoft Windows Server with roles for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, and file sharing, acting as the identity and policy hub for a small network.
Virtualization Host: With 4 cores/8 threads, 32GB of RAM (expandable), and fast storage, this server can run a hypervisor like VMware vSphere Hypervisor or Microsoft Hyper-V to consolidate several virtual machines (e.g., a domain controller, a file server, and a line-of-business application server).

Specialized Use Cases

Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) Server: Its tower form factor, manageability, and redundancy features make it perfect for a remote location, providing local services while being managed centrally by IT.
Backup and Recovery Target: With its 8-bay expandability, it can be configured with high-capacity drives to act as a local target for backup software, safeguarding data from other endpoints and servers.
Lightweight Database or Application Server: Can host databases for business applications (CRM, ERP) or run the application server software itself, benefiting from the Xeon processor's stability and ECC memory.

Security and Resiliency Built-In

HPE embeds security at multiple layers within the ProLiant ML30 Gen11 platform.

Cyber Resiliency Features

The system works in concert with the OS and applications to provide a defense-in-depth strategy. This includes secure boot, firmware rollback protection, and digitally signed firmware updates. When combined with the hardware security features of the Intel Xeon E-2325P, the server creates a hardened platform from the silicon up through the software stack.

Easy Integration and Serviceability

The tower chassis is designed for easy serviceability with tool-less access to major components. The HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen11 is designed to integrate smoothly into existing IT environments, supporting a wide range of operating systems, including various Windows Server and Linux distributions, ensuring compatibility with your chosen software stack.